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Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2
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Thypoch · 50 mm · f/2 · Leica M mount · Full Frame

Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2

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KEY FACTS
BrandThypoch
Announcement dateMay 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional portability with collapsible vintage-inspired design
+Superior build quality with solid all-metal construction
+Beautiful bokeh with 12-blade diaphragm and smooth out-of-focus rendering
+Excellent optical performance with modern coatings and minimal distortion
+Character-rich rendering with retro aesthetic appeal for portraits and creative work
Worth Knowing
−Requires manual extension before each use, adding operation time
−Minimum focus distance of 0.9m is longer than some M-mount rangefinder standards
−A36 filter size is uncommon and limits filter availability
−Vignetting present at wide apertures (f/2-f/4), though minimal at f/5.6 and stopped down

General

Brand
Thypoch
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
May 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Thypoch Eureka 50mm f/2 is a compact collapsible lens measuring just 2.7cm when collapsed and extending to 4.12cm during use, making it an ideal portable companion. With a traditional exterior and current, high-quality optics, it excels for portrait work, with rendering that softens edges and gives an intimate quality. Not a lens for everyone—those demanding technical perfection may find its quirks frustrating, but reviewers consistently praise its exceptional build quality and image quality.

Optical design

Aperture Range
f/2 to f/16
Optical Formula
6-element, 4-group Double-Gauss
Special Elements
Extra-low dispersion (ED) element, High refractive index (HRI) element
Aperture Diaphragm
12-blade

Mount compatibility

Filter Size
A36 (Leica over-the-lens)
Compatible Formats
Full-frame, Medium-format (Hasselblad CFV100C 44x33mm, up to 100MP)

Physical

Weight (Aluminum)
120g
Weight (Brass)
218g
Collapsed Length
2.7cm
Extended Length
4.12cm
Construction
Aluminum alloy or brass
Operating Temperature Range
-30°C to +70°C
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Leica M
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame

Focusing

Focus Mechanism
Manual focus with focus ring and focus tab
Aperture Ring
Stepless, clickless (de-clicked)

Accessories

Included
Front cap, rear cap, UV filter, lens hood (both metal construction), photo book

Optics

Min focal length
50 mm
Max focal length
50 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
2
Max aperture zoom
2
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
90 cm01500